This page explains what OrthoFellow stores, why it is used and where information remains only on your device. Analytics and cookie controls updated 29 September 2026.
Your device shortlist and preliminary eligibility profile remain in browser storage unless you deliberately import a programme into the signed-in application dashboard. Clearing browser storage may remove device-only preferences.
When you sign in and use the dashboard, OrthoFellow stores programme identifiers, application stage, personal dates, next actions, readiness checks, unresolved questions and private notes for your account. Server-side ownership checks prevent one signed-in user from requesting another user’s plans. These private records are not published, indexed, added to structured data or included in aggregate search analytics.
Application reminders are optional. If you opt in, OrthoFellow stores your signed-in email, selected intervals, personal reminder date, consent state, verification state and delivery outcome. Reminders remain inactive until email confirmation and are sent only when a current official source supports the programme status and deadline. Calendar files are generated on request from eligible dates and are not publicly indexed.
If a programme representative submits “Manage this fellowship profile”, OrthoFellow receives the submitted name, institutional role, institutional email, supporting link, requested update, programme identity and submission time. A private owner-gated workflow records review state and editorial notes. Submissions cannot automatically overwrite a public programme profile.
If you request a pilot or commercial conversation, OrthoFellow stores the name, role, institution, institutional email, country, selected need, optional context, consent time and workflow status you submit. These details are available only in the protected internal workflow and do not influence editorial verification or ranking.
Evidence-led programme submissions contain the contact details, relationship, programme information, official source and note you provide. Deadline preferences contain your email and selected pathway, subspecialty or country. Brevo processes the confirmation and alert emails on OrthoFellow’s behalf; a preference remains inactive until the confirmation link is opened.
Programme, institution and faculty information is compiled from publicly accessible official programme, hospital, university, professional-society and accreditation sources. Source links and checked dates are displayed where available.
OrthoFellow uses browser storage for saved preferences and sign-in. Its own aggregate analytics records categories of search, filter and navigation actions separately from private application records. This is distinct from optional Google Analytics.
When Google Analytics is configured, its tag remains off until you select Allow analytics in Privacy and cookie settings at the bottom of any page. The choice is stored on this device for up to 180 days. Declining does not limit access to the directory. Analytics sends public page categories and engagement event names; it does not deliberately send search queries, URL query parameters, contact-form contents or private application notes. Google may process technical connection information when its tag is loaded; see its partner-sites policy.
You can withdraw permission using the same settings. OrthoFellow disables further Google Analytics events, clears accessible Google Analytics cookies and reloads the page to stop the loaded library. This does not delete data already received by Google. Your analytics choice does not grant advertising consent.
OrthoFellow publishes its Google AdSense account identifier so Google can verify site ownership. While the site is under review, Google-served advertising is disabled by default. Before advertising is enabled after approval, its selected public directory hubs, published guides and reports must be reviewed for suitable placements and Google’s consent message must be tested for the relevant visitors. Fellowship profiles, private tools, forms, legal pages and error pages are outside the loader’s allowed routes.
Google and advertising partners may use cookies or similar storage and process device, interaction and approximate-location information according to their privacy terms. Google’s European regulations message is configured in the publisher account to provide advertising choices for visitors in the EEA, United Kingdom and Switzerland when the advertising integration is active. Where that message is available, Privacy and cookie settings includes a Manage advertising choices control. The optional analytics control is separate and is not a replacement for Google’s advertising consent message. See Google’s partner-sites policy and OrthoFellow’s advertising safeguards.
Institutional profile requests may be retained while they are reviewed and while an editorial record is needed. Do not submit patient information, passwords, licensing documents or other sensitive clinical data.
Programme representatives can use Manage this fellowship profile. Applicants and other contributors can use the moderated correction form. General contact options are explained on the Contact page.